BS EN 3841-308:2004

What is BS EN 3841-308 – Lighting of circuit breakers for aerospace applications about?   

BS EN 3841-308 is part of the European Aerospace standards dealing with circuit breakers. 

BS EN 3841-308 specifies a method of verifying the ability of circuit breakers to withstand the indirect effects of a stroke of lightning. 

BS EN 3841-308 shall be used together with EN 3841-100. 

Who is BS EN 3841-308 - Lighting of circuit breakers for aerospace applications for?  

BS EN 3841-308 on the lighting of circuit breakers for aerospace applications is useful for:  

• Manufacturers and suppliers of circuit breakers 
• Manufacturers of aerospace equipment and components 
• Aeronautical engineers 
• Product design engineers 
• The Aerospace and Defence Industry 
• National authorities 
• Regulatory bodies 
• Certification bodies  

Why should you use BS EN 3841-308 - Lighting of circuit breakers for aerospace applications?   

When it comes to the manufacturing and use of aerospace components, reliability, consistent performance, and durability are crucial. A circuit breaker is a vital equipment to power electric networks. Therefore, it is imperative to ensure its proper operation. 

BS EN 3841-308 through its test methods for circuit breakers can aid the manufacturers and suppliers of circuit breakers to produce a quality product.  

BS EN 3841-308 guidelines can also help testing agencies enhance their inspection of circuit breakers, and the owners of circuit breakers to ensure that the product they have is in line with the established quality standards.  

 BS EN 3841-308 can be beneficial for quality control purposes, thus ensuring the circuit breakers do not in any manner compromise the performance of the specific aerospace end-application.